Dogs and babies

Re: Dogs and babies

Vicky RVN — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:50:13 GMT

I don't have anything to suggest that others haven't already said...

But congrats if you are asking for yourself

Re: Dogs and babies

Doolally — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:30:24 GMT

I'd make sure the dog is happy being shut out of rooms as there'll be times when the dog needs to be separated so things can be done with the baby.

Practice carrying a doll around so dog learns not to jump up when baby is being carried. Practice sitting with baby on the sofa and rewarding dog for sitting quietly doing his own thing.

May also be an idea for Dad to take over main duties ie feeding and walking if mum normally does it all, as you don't want the dog to be entirely dependent on mum when her priorities may be elsewhere in the first few weeks/months

Re: Dogs and babies

Steph Phillips — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:17:57 GMT

Lou, are you pregnant??

Was going to suggest DAP collar or diffuser - but steph has already beat me too it .. or what about a puppy once baby has arrived? that way they grow up together. xx (p.s huge congrats if you are )

Re: Dogs and babies

Steph Worsley — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:21:33 GMT

echo what Fi has said, sounds soothing cd is great, would also suggest DAP plugin or poss collar especially in the month before and several months after!!!

Am I to assume congrats are in order or you asking for someone else???

Re: Dogs and babies

Fiona Leathers — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:13:38 GMT

Use the Sounds Soothing CD - very good if followed properly. Can get it direct from Sound Therapy or shoudl eb able to get through wholesalers such as Dunlops

http://www.soundtherapy4pets.com/product.php?pid=8